Total solar eclipse weather: Will your city have clear skies on Monday?

DALLAS (AP) — Some who hope to testify A total solar eclipse on Monday You may see the sun obscured by clouds instead of the moon.

There is still time to change the forecast, but meteorologists expect that storms on the day of the eclipse could cover parts of the Earth. From the roadWhich extends from Mexico and Texas through Maine and parts of Canada.

If the clouds don't get in the way, viewers will stay the course Wear eclipse glasses The Moon will begin to slowly cover the Sun until it is completely obscured, a The dark period is called “college.” Where temperatures drop and the sun's corona appears.

What are the forecasts along the eclipse's path?

Clouds are expected to form throughout most of the eclipse's path on Monday thanks to storms moving across the central United States

National Weather Service meteorologist Mark Chenard says the northeastern United States currently has the best chance for clear skies, along with parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois.

CanadaAlso, it may only have light cloud cover that will not significantly affect visibility. Higher, thinner clouds should allow eclipse-goers to see the sun, while thinner clouds could completely obscure the view.

Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Texas are questionable. Northeast Texas “could go either way at this point,” Chenard says. Mexico may also have low to moderate level cloud cover.

Suchari Jayasekara, a professor of physics at Southern Illinois University, watched the 2017 solar eclipse from Carbondale, Illinois, where it was partially hidden by clouds. From its vantage point at the university's Greyhound Stadium, the scene disappeared completely as the moon extinguished the last part of the sun. The crowd fell silent.

“It was very dark, but we couldn't see the sun,” she said. The clouds parted again during the totality, allowing Carbondale residents to catch a glimpse of the full effect.

How accurate are eclipse weather forecasts?

“Uncertainty is still very high,” Chenard said. Storms moving across the country make it difficult for meteorologists to predict exactly where and when clouds will arrive.

Weather conditions in the Northeast U.S. have looked promising so far, but the timing and speed of Monday's storms could affect the shape of cloud cover across the rest of the country.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Weather Prediction Center will do this Eclipse predictions updated daily Until Monday.

How can I see a solar eclipse if it's cloudy or raining?

Eclipse viewers can still watch the total solar eclipse online.

NASA will broadcast the telescope Sun views And on NASA TV starting at 1 p.m. EST. Associated Press journalists will also attend Live coverage of the eclipse across the path, starting at 10 a.m. EDT with views of Mazatlan, Mexico and other locations.

the Discovery Hall museum, Time and date And slow Eclipse day views will also be broadcast.

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